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Station Key West - Station Boats -
SPC-LE

The
Coast Guard collaborated with Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine
Operations and Border Patrol on the requirements used in the procurement of
the Special Purpose Craft- Law Enforcement or SPC-LE.

The
SPC-LE is one of the newest additions to the Coast Guard fleet of
multi-mission small boats. SPC-LE is a 33-foot aluminum mono hull with
a 10-foot beam and foam collar. It is powered by three 300-horsepower
engines capable of speeds in excess of 50 knots and is capable of operating
more than 30 miles from shore. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art
navigation system and secure communications capability.

SPC-LE provides significant advantages over its predecessor in speed,
maneuverability and sea keeping.